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1940s Canvas Armchairs

'Pernilla' Armchair Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
the 1940s. The frame is made of birch wood and the seat of canvas with crossed straps. Good
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Birch

'Pernilla' Armchair Designed by Bruno Mathsson
'Pernilla' Armchair Designed by Bruno Mathsson
H 35.83 in W 40.56 in D 25.2 in
'Pernilla' Armchair and Footstool Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
, Sweden in the 1940s. The frame is made of birch wood and the seat of canvas with crossed straps
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Birch

Jan Vanek Curved Easy Chair in Oak and Woven Canvas Straps, Praque 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek curved easy chair in oak and woven canvas straps, Praque 1940s Czech architect Jan
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Oak

Pair of Consulat Ebony-Inlaid Birchwood Armchairs Stamped Jacob Frères
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
Located in Kittery Point, ME
she returned to the U.S. in 1940, had large groups of them in tow.   
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Vintage Scandinavian Safari Chair
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Elias Svedberg
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Safari armchair designed by Elias Svedberg, Sweden, 1940s. Made of wood, brown harness leather
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Leather

Vintage Scandinavian Safari Chair
Vintage Scandinavian Safari Chair
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Scandinavian Safari Chair
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Elias Svedberg
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury Scandinavian design Elias Svedberg Triva Safari chair, Sweden 1940s, in original vintage
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Safari Chair
Vintage Scandinavian Safari Chair
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original blue leather. Produced by Bodafors, 1940s. Signed. This example is represented at the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Leather

Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
H 40.56 in W 25.6 in D 37.8 in
8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
white. The seats are upholstered in outdoor canvas. Dimensions provided below are for the armchairs
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
French Art Deco Chairs and Armchairs, circa 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant set comprising two chairs and two armchairs, made of wrought iron, with scrolling and
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Six Wrought Iron Armchairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
. Raised seats, backs and armrests, upholstered in dark blue canvas with white piping. Perfect for
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Set of Six Wrought Iron Armchairs, France, 1940s
Set of Six Wrought Iron Armchairs, France, 1940s
H 35.04 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
French Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak with Woven Canvas Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, canvas, France, 1940s This lounge chair reminds of the style of Charles Dudouyt
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas

Eight French 1940s Wrought-Iron Chairs
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
This set of eight wrought-iron armchairs is of beautiful quality and design, presenting a 1940s
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eight French 1940s Wrought-Iron Chairs
Eight French 1940s Wrought-Iron Chairs
H 37.01 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in
Jan Vaněk Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jan Vaněk for Krásná Jizba, pair of lounge chairs, oak, canvas, metal, Czech Republic, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

2 Piece Split Reed / Stick Wicker Settee and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed sofa and armchair, deep-seated, angular with wide flat
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Scandinavian Modern "Falcon" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original "Falcon" lounge chair and ottoman by Sigurd Russell made in chromed steel, canvas and
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of kidney shaped sofas-Vladimir Kagan style. This pair is super clean and in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally fine and rare "French Sideboard Table" in mahogany, attributable to the workshop of the eminent New York cabinetmaker, Duncan Phyfe, circa 1810-1818. This exquisit...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "122" chairs for Cassina, brown leather, beech and plywood, Italy, 1967, set of eight. The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a scul...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Leather

Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and fabric in butter cream color by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s. Iconic lounge chair mod...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Pernilla High Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Seattle, WA
A visionary in his time, Mathsson was along side Aalto and other makers who try to push the boundary of material and design, by leaning into bent wood to express forms and function. ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1960s Mid Century Curved Tufted Paisley Chesterfield Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Chesterfield curved sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best ...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

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Pair of 1940s Teak Armchairs
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A pair of mahogany and Teak-wood armchairs with jute canvas covered seats.
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Jute, Mahogany, Teak

Pair of 1940s Teak Armchairs
Pair of 1940s Teak Armchairs
H 25.5 in W 24.6 in D 29.7 in
1940s Ficks Reed Campaign Style Rattan Reed, Brass Recliner Armchair & Cushion
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
armchair designed by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Chair features original brass end caps, adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Gustaf Axel berg For Broderna Andersson Easy Chair
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
the early egg chair design). Designed 1940s.
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20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Studio Built Glamorous Chairs, Designed by Susane R.
By Susane R
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Armchairs designed by Susane R. Based on a Swedish 1940s chairs. Shown in high quality canvas "
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21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs

Reupholstered Lounge Chairs with Dynamic Bentwood Frame Praque, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
chairs in solid ash bentwood frame, Reupholstered bouclé fabric, and a canvas webbing, Praque the 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Hans Wegner "Round" Walnut & Leather Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johannes Hansen in Denmark circa 1940’s. Internationally known as “The Chair,” Wegner’s design features a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Rare Modernist Armchairs by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba
By Jan Vanek, Krasna JIzba
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
1940´s. It features a woven canvas seat and beech wood frame. In very good original condition with
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Kaare Klint - Pair of Safari Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Danish armchairs designed by Kaare Klint in 1933 and made by master cabinetmakers Rud
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Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Ash

Pair Of English Style Rolled Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Mahogany frame arm chairs upholstered in white canvas.
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Safari chair by Kaare Klint. Made by Rud Rassman Denmark. Dark ash frames with original canvas seat
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Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Hans Wegner Set of Six Early Oak Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Six large armchairs from Wegners early collaboration with master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Oak
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas, Leather, Upholstery

Hans Wegner Set of Six Early Oak Chairs
Hans Wegner Set of Six Early Oak Chairs
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 21.07 in
Safari Set by Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
Set consisting of two armchairs and a footstool designed by Kaare Klint in 1933 and made by
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Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs

Safari Set by Kaare Klint
Safari Set by Kaare Klint
H 31 in W 23 in D 23 in
Midcentury, Cream White, Falcon Chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Mobler, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Schagen, NL
Lounge chair / Sling chair with a creamy white leather seating attached to canvas to a bentwood
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Vintage Cream Leather Corbusier and Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Highclere, Newbury
from cow and pony hide to fabric and canvas, this particular example is outfitted in a soft, cream
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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jan Vaněk Blond Lounge Chair in Bentwood and Canvas, Praque, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek blond lounge chairs in bentwood and patinated canvas, Praque 1940s. Blond armchair
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Bentwood

Set of Armchairs in Solid Oak an Canvas Upholstery
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of armchairs, in oak and canvas, France 1940s. Sculptural pair of late Art Deco easy chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Set of Four French Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, 1940s French set of four painted armchair in the Neoclassical style. Each chair
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Style Carved Painted Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, 1940s French Louis XV style carved fauteuils with new linen canvas upholstery. The
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Hans Wegner “Round” Sculpted Walnut & Leather Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johannes Hansen in Denmark circa 1940’s. Internationally known as “The Chair,” Wegner’s design features a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret's Upholstered Armchair, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Reedition
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Geneve, CH
Pierre Jeanneret's upholstered armchair - hand-sculpted contemporary reedition The upholstered
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2010s Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1930s Pair of White Leather Art Deco Cloud Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare pair of original antique 1930s Art Deco cloud back armchairs by Epstein
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Original 1970s Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler Falcon Chair in Brown Leather
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Chattanooga, TN
late 1940s or early 1950s, Ressell established his own studio, designing for various clients and
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Canvas, Plywood

Rare Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original blue leather. Produced by Bodafors, 1940s. Signed. This example is represented at the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Rare Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
Rare Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 38.59 in
Set of Two European Canvas Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of armchairs, plywood, beige to white fabric, canvas, Europe, 1940s. These wavy, elegant
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Set of Two European Canvas Lounge Chairs
Set of Two European Canvas Lounge Chairs
H 39.77 in W 26.58 in D 41.74 in
1940's Yachting Deck Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
canvas seats and back.
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940's Yachting Deck  Chairs
1940's Yachting Deck  Chairs
H 31 in W 23 in D 16 in
Armchair with Cushions Newly Upholstered in Vintage Canvas
Located in Madison, WI
Wooden armchair with newly-upholstered cushions of vintage canvas.
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

A Pair of Charming French Country Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Charming French Country Armchairs. New upholstery, very comfortable.
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas

Midcentury Wing Back Armchair 'the Mafia Boss’ Bespoke Unique One of a Kind
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
'The Mafia Boss’ midcentury Wing Back Armchair Bespoke An eclectic version of our ever
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Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Canvas upholstery and artfully constructed carved wood frame.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Canvas

Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Pair
Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Pair
H 29.75 in W 24.5 in D 28 in
Bing Crosby Director's Chair with Script Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wildly hip director's chair with script bag. Bing Crosby
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Canvas

French Safari Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice pair of beech wood safari chairs with waxed canvas seats.
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

French Safari Chairs
French Safari Chairs
H 30 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
Pair of 1940's Salon Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of stylish armchairs are slip-covered in a self-stripe cotton canvas. The existing
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Pair of 1940's Salon Chairs
Pair of 1940's Salon Chairs
H 34 in W 31 in D 27 in
20th Century French School Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman circa 1935-1955
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
oils on canvas to a dark ground, shown seated in an armchair and in an unbuttoned black shirt with his
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Danish Modern Interior Painting
Located in Hudson, NY
A very typical Danish Interior with the modern touch. Oil on canvas painting of an interior with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Danish Modern Interior Painting
Danish Modern Interior Painting
H 37.5 in W 46 in L 37.5 in
Bauhaus Twins, The Knoll Antimott Edition Armchairs
By Walter Knoll
Located in London, Kent
backrest. These armchairs are stamped showing their authenticity and having been re-upholstered with new
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Cherry, Wood

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1940s Canvas Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1940s canvas armchairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1940s canvas armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using canvas, fabric and wood. There are all kinds of 1940s canvas armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco 1940s canvas armchairs are consistently popular styles. Many 1940s canvas armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Nordiska Kompaniet, Elias Svedberg and Axel Larsson produced popular 1940s canvas armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1940s Canvas Armchairs?

Prices for 1940s canvas armchairs start at $647 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $4,506.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.